Major city · United States
Camarillo
One night is enough: shop the outlets, walk Old Town, then use it as a cheap 101 base between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
Camarillo is a suburban Ventura County city 86 km north of Los Angeles on the US 101, best known for one of Southern California's largest outlet malls. Old Town is a short, walkable strip of shops and restaurants near the Amtrak/Metrolink station. Most travellers pass through by car; a single night covers the outlets and Old Town, and the city works well as a lower-cost base for Oxnard, Ventura and the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Nov–Dec holiday shopping weekends (outlet crowds)
- Airports
- CMA · LAX · BUR · SBA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Camarillo911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Camarillo Police (non-emergency)805-388-5100
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Camarillo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyCamarillo is a low-crime suburban city and generally safe for visitors.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 805-388-5100 Camarillo Police (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCMA Camarillo Airport (General aviation only; no scheduled airline service.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way: the city is spread out and the 101 runs through the middle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–7
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner mainTip 18–22% on the pre-tax total.$18–35
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or casual lunch$12–20
- BeerDraught beer$7–10
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CMA Camarillo Airport (General aviation only; no scheduled airline service.) · LAX Los Angeles International (About 1 h 15 min by car via US 101 and CA 405/170; allow more in weekday traffic.) · BUR Hollywood Burbank (Often the quicker Los Angeles-area airport for Camarillo; about 1 h by car.) · SBA Santa Barbara (About 1 h north on US 101.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Camarillo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical way: the city is spread out and the 101 runs through the middle. Camarillo Area Transit (CAT) runs limited fixed routes plus a dial-a-ride service within the city (about $2 a trip — check current fare and hours). Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink stop at the Camarillo station at Lewis Road and Ventura Road, at the edge of Old Town. Walking works inside Old Town and around the outlets, not between them.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
US 101 south, about 15 min by car; Metrolink also stops in Oxnard
Harbor, beaches and a bigger restaurant spread.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
US 101 north, about 20 min by car; Pacific Surfliner to Ventura station
Historic downtown, pier and beach; easy half day.
Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu
goDoor to door: About 1 h
CA 1 or US 101 south, then canyon roads
Hiking and coast; a car is required.
Door to door: About 1 h
CA 33 north via Ventura, about 45 min by car
Small town, trails and a slower pace; best as a half or full day.
Door to door: 1.5–2.5 h
US 101 south, or Pacific Surfliner from Camarillo station
Doable as a day trip by train, but traffic makes driving unpredictable.
Santa Barbara
goDoor to door: About 1 h
US 101 north, about 1 h by car; Pacific Surfliner direct
Comfortable train ride; a full day or an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Town / station area
Walk to restaurants, the Saturday farmers market and the Amtrak/Metrolink stop; about 2.2 km (1.4 mi) to the outlets.Walk to restaurants, the Saturday farmers market and the Amtrak/Metrolink stop; about 1.4 mi (2.2 km) to the outlets.
Ventura Blvd corridor near the outlets
Chain hotels and motels close to the outlet mall and US 101; best if shopping is the point of the stop.
Verdugo Way / east Camarillo
Quieter business-park hotels with free parking; a car is needed for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$180 | US$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Rental car, one day (compact, before fuel)1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| Metrolink or Amtrak to Los Angeles, one way2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$59 |
| Trip total≈ US$325 per person per day, bed included | US$649 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–7 |
| Deli sandwich or casual lunch | $12–20 |
| Sit-down dinner mainTip 18–22% on the pre-tax total. | $18–35 |
| Draught beer | $7–10 |
| Gasoline, per galloncheck | $4.50–5.50 |
| Rideshare, Old Town to the outletscheck | $10–18 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- US 101 traffic is heavy on weekday mornings and late afternoons; add time for any Los Angeles or Santa Barbara leg.
- Outlet parking fills on weekends and holiday shopping days, including the last Friday in November.
- Summer afternoons can be hot inland; coastal fog is common in the mornings.
- Suburban streets are wide and drivers fast; use crossings in Old Town and near the outlets.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Camarillo Police (non-emergency)
- 805-388-5100
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Camarillo Police (non-emergency)805-388-5100
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Camarillo; consulates-general are in Los Angeles (about 1 h 15 min by car).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CAT dial-a-ride within the city: about $2 a trip (check)
- Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Camarillo → Los Angeles: about $20–35, 1 h 30 min–2 h (check)
- Rideshare Old Town → outlets: $10–18 (check)
Say or show
- Where is the outlet mall? — Where is the outlet mall?
- Is there parking? — Is there parking?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- How far is it on foot? — How far is it on foot?
US 101 traffic and outlet parking are the two things that change your day plan.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Camarillo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Nov–Dec holiday shopping weekends (outlet crowds) · month by month →
- 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for LAX, BUR and SBA with traffic-adjusted times and a train fallback.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Old Town and the station, the outlets, the Daily Drive hotel strip.
- Place pages with verified hours for the outlets, Old Town and the farmers market, plus eat pages with last orders.
- Holiday-shopping and coastal-fog fixtures so arrival gates can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Camarillo
- officialVisit Camarillo
- officialCamarillo Premium Outlets
- officialAmtrak Pacific Surfliner
- officialMetrolink
- secondaryWikivoyage: Camarillo, revision 5204315 (CC BY-SA 4.0)